Our team

Dr Laurent Garosi

DVM DipECVN FRCVS

EBVS® and RCVS Specialist in Veterinary Neurology and Fellow of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons by meritorious contribution to clinical practice.

Laurent is the Clinical Director of Vet Oracle Teleradiology and with support from Julie Riches-Tomei, is responsible for the ongoing business development of the company. After creating and heading the neurology/neurosurgery service at a large referral practice in Hertfordshire for 14 years, Laurent embarked on creating Vet Oracle in March 2019. His main clinical and research interests are cerebrovascular diseases, neuro-imaging and feline neurology.

In 2017, Laurent was awarded Fellowship status of RCVS by meritorious contribution to clinical practice. He is the recipient of the 2021 World Small Animal Veterinary Association speaker of the year and 2022 British Small Animal Veterinary Association Bourgelat award for truly outstanding international contribution to the field of small animal practice. Laurent has published widely in the field of neurology and is a regular speaker on the national and international continuing education circuit. He is past-president of the ECVN, past chief examiner of the ECVN examination committee and co-editor with Simon Platt of a recently published textbook titled Small Animal Neurological Emergencies.

Tim Trevail

BVetMed CertVDI DipECVDI MRCVS

EBVS® and RCVS Specialist in Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging

Tim is a Clinical Lead in Teleradiology for Vet Oracle. He graduated from the Royal Veterinary College in 2004 and following a brief period in small animal practice, undertook an internship at the Animal Health Trust and subsequently a residency in Diagnostic Imaging at Glasgow Vet School. He gained his RCVS certificate in imaging in 2008 and diploma in Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging in 2011.

He has worked as a clinician in both academic and private practices. Although he is comfortable working with all imaging modalities his interests are in cross-sectional imaging particularly when applied to oncological imaging.

Tim has lectured at numerous international conferences and is a regular speaker at CPD events within the UK. He is a past-chairman of the British and Irish division of the European Association of Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging and has sat on the BSAVA Congress programme committee. He has also examined for the RCVS certificate in Veterinary diagnostic imaging.

Nuria Corzo Menendez

DVM CertVR DipECVDI MRCVS

EBVS® and RCVS Specialist in Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging

Nuria is a Clinical Lead in Teleradiology for Vet Oracle. She graduated from the Veterinary College in Zaragoza (Spain) in 1997 and was a recipient of the Leonardo da Vinci Scholarship from the European Union in 1998.

In September 2001 Nuria was awarded the RCVS Certificate in Veterinary Radiology and subsequently the Diploma of the European College of Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging in October 2006. In March 2008 she became a RCVS Recognised Specialist. Nuria has worked in all aspects of small animal diagnostic imaging (radiology, fluoroscopy, ultrasonography, nuclear medicine, CT and MRI) and has a particular interest in radiographic and CT contrast studies.

Dr Ines Carrera

DVM MVM PhD DipECVDI

Ines is a Clinical Lead in Neuroimaging for Vet Oracle. She completed her Diagnostic Imaging residency at the University of Glasgow and from the outset felt passionate about Neuroimaging. She became a certified radiologist (DipECVDI) in 2010 and went onto work in several universities: Illinois (USA), Sydney (Australia) and Zurich (Switzerland). After a number of years working in these universities, she moved to private referral practice in the UK for the next 5 years. As a teleradiology consultant with Vet Oracle, she particularly enjoys working alongside Laurent and Simon, reporting neuroimaging cases.

Ines has undertaken extensive research and a PhD degree, as well as publishing numerous articles in peer-reviewed journals. She especially enjoys interaction with clinicians, within both neurology and imaging and continues to help train Imaging residents and Neurology residents – enlightening them in the world of Neuroimaging.

Professor Simon Platt

BVM&S DipACVIM(Neurology) DipECVN FRCVS

EBVS® and RCVS Specialist in Veterinary Neurology and Fellow of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons by meritorious contribution to clinical practice.

Simon is a Clinical Lead in Neuroimaging for Vet Oracle. Having received his veterinary degree from the University of Edinburgh, Scotland, in 1992. He went on to train at the University of Florida, worked as a neurologist at the Animal Health Trust in the UK and subsequently held the position of Professor of the Dept. of Small Animal Medicine and Surgery at the University of Georgia for 17 years.

Simon is the co-editor of the BSAVA Manual of Canine and Feline Neurology and the Manual of Small Animal Neurological Emergencies with Laurent Garosi. Simon is Past-President of the ACVIM Neurology Specialty, past chief examiner of the ECVN examination committee and Founder member of the South Eastern Veterinary Neurology (SEVEN) group in the USA. He has been published widely in the field of neurology and is a regular speaker on the national and international continuing education circuit with his main interests being emergency seizure management and traumatic brain injury.

Dr Eduardo Fraga Manteiga

DVM PhD MSc DipECVDI MRCVS

EBVS® and RCVS Specialist in Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging

After qualifying from the University of Santiago de Compostela (Spain) Eduardo undertook a two year internship at the University. This was followed by 3 years as a clinician and researcher in Internal Medicine and Diagnostic Imaging where he completed a PhD based on the clinical, laboratory and ultrasonographic findings in dogs infected by Babesia canis.

After completing a three-year residency in diagnostic imaging at the University of Edinburgh, Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies in 2013, Eduardo achieved the European Diploma in Diagnostic Imaging in 2014 and is an European and RCVS Specialist in Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging.

Eduardo has since worked in several referral hospitals in the UK and Spain and enjoys all aspects of small animal diagnostic imaging but has a particular interest in CT.

Audrey Petite

DrMedVet, DVDI, DipECVDI, MRCVS

EBVS® and RCVS Specialist in Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging

Audrey graduated from Liege Veterinary School, Belgium, in 1999. After a couple of years in a private small animal practice and a one-year internship in Diagnostic Imaging, she completed her residency program at the Animal Health Trust, Newmarket, UK. She gained her RCVS certificate in imaging in 2003, the British Diploma in Diagnostic Imaging in 2004 and became a Diplomate of the European College of Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging in 2005.

Following her residency, she worked for several years in large multi-disciplinary referral centres in UK. Before starting her own mobile diagnostic imaging service in 2011 providing on-site imaging services to a large number of veterinary practices and zoological parks. Audrey has developed a particular interest in ultrasound and CT, particularly in the fields of oncology and medicine. She especially enjoys all aspects of imaging-guided biopsy techniques.

Audrey has lectured at numerous national and international conferences. She also has contributed to several Diagnostic Imaging books and online courses including those aimed at certificate students. She has been an examiner for the RCVS certificate in Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging and is past secretary of the European College of Veterinary Diagnostic imaging.

Raquel Salgüero Fernández

Lda.Vet MA DipECVDI MRCVS

EBVS® and RCVS Specialist in Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging

Raquel is a Diplomat of the European College of Diagnostic Imaging and RCVS recognised Specialist in Diagnostic Imaging. She is also a recognised specialist in Diagnostic Imaging by the Asociación de Veterinarios Españoles Especialistas en Pequeños Animales (AVEPA).

Raquel graduated from the University Complutense of Madrid (Spain) in 2006. After working for 4 years in private practice in Spain and the UK, she undertook two internships, one in a private referral centre and the second one at the University of Cambridge whilst doing a Master’s in veterinary education and teaching.

Raquel then undertook a Residency in Diagnostic Imaging from 2012 to 2015 at the University of Cambridge, gaining her Diploma of the European College of Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging in 2015. She has worked as a Specialist Radiologist in several referral hospitals in the UK and returned to Spain in 2017, where she had lead responsibility for the Diagnostic Imaging department in a referral hospital.

Presently she is Assistant Professor at the University Complutense, Madrid, alongside working as a radiologist at Veterios referral hospital and a Teleradiology Consultant with Vet Oracle.

Raquel has written several publications in national and international journals and has participated in several imaging courses and conferences. She has experience in all diagnostic imaging modalities in small animals, with special interest in neuroimaging, thoracic and abdominal ultrasound and CT angiography.

Harriet Hahn

DipECVDI MRCVS

EBVS® and RCVS Specialist in Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging

Harriet graduated in 2012 from the National Veterinary School of Alfort (France). She continued at the school to undertake a rotating small animal internship, followed by two specialised internships in Diagnostic Imaging in small animals.

Undertaking a Residency in Diagnostic Imaging (small animal track) from 2016 to 2019 at the Centre Hospitalier Vétérinaire Frégis, Harriet gained her Diploma of the European College of Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging in 2020. Since then, she has worked as a Specialist Radiologist at Highcroft Referrals in Bristol and is now working at the National Veterinary School of Alfort, in France. She is also a Teleradiology Consultant with Vet Oracle.

Agustina Anson

DVM PhD DipECVDI

EBVS® Specialist in Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging.

Agus completed her graduate studies at the Veterinary School of the University of Murcia in Spain in 2007. She spent two years practicing as a general practitioner, gaining invaluable hands-on experience.

Driven by her thirst for knowledge, she pursued a Master of Science in Diagnostic Techniques at the University of Murcia, which she completed in 2010. During this time, she further honed her diagnostic imaging expertise through an intensive internship at the Veterinary Hospital of the University of Murcia. After that, she completed her residency in Diagnostic Imaging (ECVDI) and obtained her Diploma in 2014.

In 2014, Agus expanded her professional journey by joining the University of Vienna as a clinical instructor in Diagnostic Imaging. After four years in Austria, she embarked on an exciting chapter as Assistant Professor at Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University in the United States in 2019.

She is passionate about research. She attained an international Ph.D. “cum laude” in 2016. Her work has been published in prestigious journals, and she has made significant scientific contributions through presentations at national and international conferences.

Sally Griffin

BVSc CertAVp DipECVDI MRCVS

EBVS® and RCVS Specialist in Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging

Following graduation with Honours from the University of Liverpool in 2007, Sally spent several years as a general practitioner in small animal practice. During this time, she developed a keen interest in ultrasound and undertook a certificate in advanced veterinary practice with an emphasis on imaging.

In 2011, Sally undertook a 3-year residency in diagnostic imaging at the University of Bristol in 2011 and successfully passed both the Certificate and the European Diploma in Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging, attaining European Specialist status in 2014 and subsequently RCVS Recognised Specialist status in 2017.

Sally is interested in all areas of imaging, especially ultrasound and computed tomography, and has published numerous papers including a series of review articles on feline abdominal ultrasound.

Luis Mesquita

DVM, Dip.ECVDI

EBVS® European Specialist in Diagnostic Imaging

Luis graduated in 2008 from the University of Porto in Portugal. Working as a general practitioner in Braga (Portugal) he developed an interest in diagnostic imaging.

A recipient of the Leonardo da Vinci scholarship from the University of Porto, Luis moved to the UK in 2010 and completed an internship in Diagnostic Imaging at the University of Liverpool Small Animal Teaching Hospital, followed by a Residency in Diagnostic Imaging.

During his residency, he developed a special interest in use of computed tomography for assessment of respiratory diseases. In 2016, Luis took up the position of Lecturer in Small Animal Diagnostic Imaging at the University of Liverpool and became Diplomat of the European college of Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging in 2018.

Michael Perlini

DVM DACVR DACVR-EDI

American Specialist in Veterinary Radiology and Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging

Michael is a part-time consultant for Vet Oracle Teleradiology. He received his veterinary degree from Oklahoma State University in 2015 and was awarded a diploma of the American College of Veterinary Radiology after completing a diagnostic imaging residency at the University of Georgia in 2020.

In 2021, Michael also completed a subspecialty in Equine Diagnostic Imaging through the American College of Veterinary Radiology.

He is currently an assistant professor and the residency director for Diagnostic Imaging at the University of Georgia.

Charlotte Whatmough

BVetMed MRCVS DipECVDI

EBVS® and RCVS Specialist in Diagnostic Imaging

Charlotte graduated from the Royal Veterinary College in 2000 and subsequently spent four years working in small animal first opinion practice in Essex. In 2004, she started a radiology residency at the RVC passing her European Diploma in 2007 and joining a large specialist referral centre shortly after. Since 2016, Charlotte has been combining locum work, with provision of a successful peripatetic ultrasound service and works with Vet Oracle Teleradiology as a Teleradiology Consultant.

Jeremy Rose

BA VetMB DipECVN AFHEA MRCVS

EBVS® and RCVS Specialist in Veterinary Neurology

Jeremy graduated with merit from the University of Cambridge in 2008 with a double first in Zoology and Veterinary Medicine, and went on to complete an internship at the Royal Veterinary College in 2009 before working in various first opinion practices across the UK.

In 2011 Jeremy started a residency in neurology and neurosurgery at the University of Bristol which he completed in 2014. He was awarded a diploma of the European College of Veterinary Neurologists in the same year. Jeremy remained at the University of Bristol as a Teaching Fellow for 24 months and became an Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy before joining a private referral hospital in Hampshire in December 2016 as a senior surgeon in neurology. He worked there for two years and during this time was recognised as a RCVS specialist in neurology.

Jeremy is experienced and interested in all aspects of veterinary neurology and neurosurgery but has a particular clinical interest in spinal stabilisation surgeries, including those for wobbler syndrome and vertebral malformations such as atlanto-axial subluxation. Jeremy’s previous research interests have primarily focused on inflammatory conditions of the central nervous system such as steroid responsive meningitis-arteritis and polyradiculoneuritis.

Julie Riches-Tomei

DipAVN (Medical) RVN

Vet Oracle Practice Manager

After qualifying as a veterinary nurse in the UK, Julie explored Australasia working in Universities in both Australia and New Zealand.  It was there that Julie developed a passion for teaching veterinary students and veterinary nurses and a great personal interest in Diagnostic Imaging.

On her return to the UK she joined a large veterinary referral practice and after achieving the Diploma in Advanced Veterinary Nursing (Medical) she was promoted to Diagnostic Supervisor and set forth developing her skills to produce beautiful images in radiography, CT, MRI and fluoroscopy.

Always interested in the business side of veterinary practice, Julie works alongside Laurent in managing the business development of Vet Oracle with a strong focus on building a fantastic team.

Helen Fewson-Reeve

PGCertVBM

Case Manager

Helen started out in first opinion practice before moving to referral practice from 2009 until 2021.

Having worked as a clinical case manager for a global telemedicine company, Helen went on to run the telemedicine department of a large veterinary referral hospital.  During which time, she gained the Postgraduate Certificate in Veterinary Business Management from Liverpool University in 2018.

Helen has a wealth of knowledge and experience as Case Manager and works with the Vet Oracle team to help deliver exactly what you need.

Charlene Beale

BSc(Hons) RVN GradDipVN

Case Manager

After graduating from the Royal Veterinary College in 2009, Charlene joined a large veterinary referral hospital where she undertook the Graduate Diploma in Clinical and Professional Nursing, graduating in 2013.

Passionate about patient care, maintaining high standards of clinical practice, and nurse training, Charlene was promoted to Patient Care Nurse Supervisor.

Keen to ensure her skills and knowledge were up-to-date, so as to best support her patients and team; Charlene continued to work in Diagnostics and Theatre during out of hours and on rotation.

We were delighted to welcome Charlene to the Vet Oracle Team, in 2021, as Case Manager ensuring you receive a personalised service with your individual needs in mind.